The EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 is an EarthQuaker Devices octave pedal, currently around $219. Close alternatives include the Death By Audio Robot and the Meris Enzo. It pairs well with the Hiwatt Custom DR20H and the Xotic RC Booster.
EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2
EarthQuaker Devices · pedal
The EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 is a polyphonic pitch arpeggiator pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, sampling the incoming audio and generating pitch-shifted arpeggio patterns from it. Controls include Clock (arpeggio rate), Range (pitch range), Key (scale and mode), Direction (arpeggio pattern direction), and Mix. Expression and MIDI tap tempo inputs. The V2 adds polyphonic tracking, allowing chord input to generate harmonized arpeggios.
What stands out
“Its standout strength is the polyphonic pitch arpeggiator with Key and Direction controls from EQD's boutique Akron quality”
— from the community notes
“creating melodic sequences and rhythmic pitch arpeggios suited for experimental”
— from the community notes
“its standout weakness is the complex arpeggiator concept that requires time to master”
— from the community notes
“The EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 is a polyphonic pitch arpeggiator pedal from Akron, Ohio boutique manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices, sampling the incoming audio and generating pitch-shifted arpeggio patterns from it”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Polyphonic pitch arpeggiator generates melodic pitch sequences from guitar input, opening experimental and melodic sound design possibilities unavailable from standard guitar effects”
— from the reviews
- arpeggiator
- pitch
- experimental
- complex
- tracking
- musical
- midi
- ambient
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Experimental
Amps that pair well with the EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2
Pedals that stack with the EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2
Xotic RC Booster
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7% matchXotic RC Booster's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
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7% matchBoss BD-2 Blues Driver leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
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Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay
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4% matchRun Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay after EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Benson Amps Delay
Benson Amps
4% matchPut Benson Amps Delay after EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 in the signal chain, where it won't crowd EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Death By Audio Robot, the Meris Enzo, the EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork Plus, Electro-Harmonix Intelligent Harmony Machine, EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Analog Octave Synth. Boutique upgrades: Eventide PitchFactor, Meris Hedra Shifter, Roger Mayer Octavia Classic.
What pairs well with the EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Hiwatt Custom DR20H, Xotic RC Booster, Boss BD-2 Blues Driver — Hiwatt Custom DR20H's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid V2 cost?+
Around $219 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).